The Crimson White

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Although the Alabama men’s tennis team will travel to Birmingham this week to compete in the USTA 10K Futures tournament as individuals instead of teammates, the team will attempt to treat the tournament like a team event as much as possible. CW File

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The Alabama men’s tennis team will travel to Birmingham this week to compete in the USTA 10K Futures tournament as individuals instead of teammates. Assistant coach Ryler DeHeart said while the mental approach might be slightly different, the Crimson Tide will attempt to treat the tournament like a team event as much as possible.

“We are going to be there supporting that guy and warming up together,” DeHeart said.

DeHeart said he will play a more active role this time around, as he will also be competing in the tournament alongside and potentially against his players.

“I would love [to compete against DeHeart],” said senior Stu Kenyon. “It would be a great experience, especially because of all of his history and all that he has done.”

Senior Andrew Goodwin said he was also excited by the prospect of defeating DeHeart in the tournament.